Alcoholism, clinical and experimental research
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Alcohol. Clin. Exp. Res. · Mar 2001
Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical TrialLong-term follow-up of a high school alcohol misuse prevention program's effect on students' subsequent driving.
Alcohol-related injuries, particularly motor vehicle, are an important cause of adolescent mortality. School-based alcohol prevention programs have not been evaluated in terms of driving outcomes. This study examined the effects on subsequent driving of a high school-based alcohol prevention program. ⋯ These findings suggest that a high school-based alcohol prevention program can positively affect subsequent driving, particularly that of students who do not use alcohol regularly. The results highlight the need to start prevention efforts early and extend them beyond the initial exposure to driving. Programs should incorporate the differing backgrounds of the students.